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3 hours 33 minutes of biking and hiking combo!
Today we went for a nice bike ride on the C&O canal. We parked near Chain Bridge and pedaled to 495. A while back we saw a cabin in the woods and decided to try to find it. It was an adventure to get there. The trail was not marked, and was difficult to follow but we made it.
We read up about the Island once we got home. It turns out major nature studies have occurred here and can still in the future. The names on the plaques signify the members of the research group that have passed on and had their ashes spread out on the island. Pretty cool place. There were no signs anywhere saying it was private property or that there was no trespassing allowed so we explored the area. We felt privileged to see the site and wondered what may have gone on here over the years.
